Aurora - Famous Blue Raincoat (Leonard Cohen-cover)

From the Leonard Cohen-tribute "So Long, Leonard Cohen" in Oslo Spektrum, Oslo April 25Th 2017.
Aurora Aksnes: Vocals
The Salmon Smokers
Freddy Holm: Fiddle
Finn-Tore Tolke: Bass
Ømar Østli: Guitar
Eivind Kløverød: Drums
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Bebe Risenfors: Keys
May Kristin Kaspersen: Backing vocals
Kine Fossheim: Backing vocals
Frode Vassel: Backing vocals

[@roegoleg]

This performance occurred in Oslo Norway in 2017 as part of a concert honouring the music and memory of Leonard Cohen. 23 artists performed his music which was broadcast only on Norwegian television. Norwegians have always had a strong affinity for his music and this directly influenced Aurora’s early musical development as her parents would constantly listen to Cohen as well as other folk artists such as Bob Dylan. While I don’t know whether any of these artists were paid to perform, I am sure that only respected artists were asked and/or offered to perform and every artist, especially Aurora, would have done so without hesitation. I have not seen the other performances but I believe they would have shown the utmost respect to each song, inspired by the emotions and personal memories that he brought to each of their musical lives. For Aurora, Cohen had been one of her biggest influences and we are fortunate to see such an amazing performance, even at a young age, that also comes from a genuine place of immense respect and sadness for his passing. I believe he would have approved.

[@kathifuller5332]

I feel like all of Leonard Cohen's songs should end "Sincerely, L. Cohen." Every word he writes feels like it's been ripped from the depths of his soul. Yet, at the same time, his words are somehow much more powerfully delivered to us through the voices of the many artists who cover his music. Few have captured Cohen's magic as beautifully as Aurora (Jeff Buckley is, of course, the standard bearer for Cohen covers, but she certainly comes close). What an amazing cover artist she is, spanning such a diverse range of genres and musical styles. She makes these songs so uniquely her own.

[@chuckgrn90]

What a very unique interpretation. The soft and powerful style of Aurora was meant to push great songs to their absolute critical mass. I can't believe I missed listening to this until four months later. Such a musical treasure, mined from the purest ore by a virtuoso performer who is not yet 22? I am stunned. Thanks Leonard, FBRC has always been one of my melancholy favorites. And thank you, Aurora, for giving it life even Mr. Cohen could have never anticipated.

[@dnamictechno5869]

I dont like it, no passion.

[@LaaszloKiss]

God has sent Aurora for us to extend the beauty that Leonard has been interpreting so far...

[@graemesandstrom5654]

Wow! What a pro performance! That’s the first time that I have seen her perform without at least one member of her regular band. She nailed it! They all nailed it! Obviously she’s big in Norway but I wish that she was much more well known here in Australia. A lot of people are really missing out!

[@RonRicho]

This isn't song it's a short story.

[@slavaukraini404]

It's a shame Leonard did not hear this. Such a tough song needing emotion in every word. AURORA takes it to places the song hasn't been before. She is simply astonishing. We are LUCKY to be here to hear her.

[@chris55top]

After watching Aurora perform this song you can really truly tell that Leonard Cohen influenced her writing and performances. She may not have his gruffness and gravel in her voice like he does. But, she knows how to make you feel the way he can make you feel and she caries a since of wisdom just like him. There is something that he doesn't have as much of and that is a since of playfulness and a since of whimsy.

[@josegiron7008]

Leave to a Norwegian singer to cover one of the most influential singers in north america while most of our artist might not even know who he is lol

[@josemanon6295]

I can't tell what is more fascinating; her voice, her feeling, the story she narrates with her arms, or herself...

[@harbor742]

She's million miles ahead of the mankind

[@ReynaldReims]

I"m Leonard Cohen big fan since 45 years ago. Best cover ever of this song ! Aurora made me cry.

[@ratguy101]

"And thanks for the trouble

[@RonRicho]

One of the greatest tributes to Leonard Cohen.

[@antoniomonteiro6210]

Only few can sing Cohen. Aurora is one of this few.

[@cynthiahollars4720]

Aurora said in an interview that she grew up listening to three artists and he was one of them. You can tell this version comes from the depths of her heart.

[@samuelgoldring9691]

Her tone,and timing and spare use of instruments makes bare a dimension of the song almost hidden by LC’s seemingly calm singing .

[@HenryAusLuebeck]

Immer wieder fantastisch wie Aurora es schafft mich alten, weißen Mann zum Heulen zu bringen. Ich liebe sie. Wenn sie ein Lied covert, wird es ihr Lied!

[@michaelreactions]

when you are able to express your emotions with every single part of yourself, body, voice and soul, you can never be wrong, and she's never...